Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-01

and It was I: ~ be SAMUEL J. RANDALL
fore satisfactory agreement was reached,
but the much talked of fight IN committee on
the tariff proposition seemed to have been all
in somebody's mind, as tine report was unan-
imous.
The proceedings were opened with prayer,
and Immediately thereafter ex-Congressman
George Post was made temporary chairman
by reclamation. In the course of short
speech on taking his position Mr. Post said:
I'VE are not here to register the will of AFRO
giant bosses, for there is no room in the Dem
ocratic party for bosses We do not follow
at the heels of men, but battle for the main
tenance of principles. A state convention of
Democrats is not called to give formal ratiti-
cation to a prearranged programme, but for
the purpose of full, free and candid inter
change of opinion and sentiment as to the
best course to pursue 10 advance the interest
of our party, and TO arrive at conclusions sat
| isfactsry to all, to the end that we may go
forth unitedly to do vigorous battle in behalf
| of pure government
Regarding the presidents position on the
question of pensions the speaker said: an
| some quarters there is an evident attempt to
convey the impression that President Cleve-
land s iulmlcai to the wounded and decrept
veterans of the late war, AMI vet he has ap-
proved in the past two wears more private
pension bills than were signed by Republican
presidents in twelve years, and all pension
legislation which was calculated to afford re-
lief to crippled soldiers or the widows and or
phans of the deceased soldiers has been glad
| " approved by him And the pension bu-
raau uudar Democratic sIIpervision is al i,,st-
ing pension claims more speedily than ever
| before. Over 5000 more pension certifi-
Gates have been granted during the two years
of Democratic rule than were granted in the
last twelve years of Republican control"
The convention reassembled at $50, and
Hon S. B, Peale, of Lockhaven, was report
ed for and agreed upon as permanent chair
man. He made vigorous speech, in which
he declared that the prospects Of the party
| in the coming fight were very encouraging
1t was then determined TO proceed with the
nomination of candidates, and the following
were named for supreme Judge: Judge Will
lam Mclean of Gettysburg: John McMich
aels; Robert P Allen, Lycoming; Michael
Arnold, Philadelphia; James RYAN, J. Ross
Thompson, Erie; Robert E. Pattison, Phila.
delphia: Hon W NJ Rapscher, and Judge
Herman Yerkes. Before the ballot began
the name of Ex-Governor Pattison was with
drawn, hestatement being made that higher
honors were awaiting him at the national
capital.
The balIoting was slow and tedious, and
the tendency of it was to put Thompson, Ar.
mold Mclean and Rapscher in the lead,
which brought delegates in all parts of the
house to their feet TO change their votes. The
process see-sawed in a very exasperating man.
ner until the chair refused to recognize any
more changes and instructed the clerk to give
the result, which was: Thompson, 1856; Ar.
| mold III, and the former was declared the
nominee, and the action made unanimous
amid great enthusiasm.
While the nomination of candidates for this
ballot was still incomplete the committee on
resolutions announced its readiness to report
and when it was stated that the report was
unanimous there was a great shout of salts.
faction, and after it was read it was unani
mously adopted In reporting the platform
Congressman Scott said the session of the
committee had been most harmonious, which
was greeted with cheers
The document starts out with renewal OF
allegiance to the Chicago platform of 1888
quotes Cleveland's letter of acceptance of the
nomination where he declares bis ap.
prevail of the platform and that il
is plain statement of the party
faith; declares that the president has faith,
fully adhered to the principles therein sci
forth; demands that the surplus in the treas
ury shall be used to pay the public debt, and
the unnecessary increase of the surplus be
prevented by wise and prudent reduction Of
internal taxation and of duties on imports,
in accordance with the foregoing declara-
ton" indorses Cleveland's administration
which has Strengthened the public credit,
and given us period of industrial and com
mercial prosperity" dispelled the idea that
Democratic supremacy was dangerous to the
country. and made the people more con
tented and well-to-don than for years
indorseS legislation against pauper labor inn
migration favors liberal pensions to deserv
ing union soldiers and sailors, and declares
that more names have been added to the peil-
sion rolls during the present administration
than ever before in a corresponding period,
while the treasury has been protected from
fraudulent claims; points with pride to the
fact that dWing the present administration
nc land has been given to railway corpora
tons, but that 100, 900 600 acres have been for
feited and returned to the people; indorses
legislation for the control of corporations and
breaking up of monopolies, and denounces
the Republicans for failing in this regard
sympathizes with all people DESTROYS of home
rule and wishes success to Gladstone and Par
nell in their fight for Ireland.
AT p. m, an attempt was made to adjourn
until 9, but it was shouted down, and thu
nominations were proceeded with, B. ]
NcGrann, of Lancaster, being nominated fol
treasurer, after which the convention, in q
high state of enthusiasm and with ringing
cheers, adjourned sine die